How Do You Keep Going When Everything Is Working Against You? What It Really Takes to Not Quit

In this bonus episode of High Five Hot Mess Podcast, Lisa and Sherif Said get real about what it actually looks like when everything starts going wrong… at the same time.This isn’t a highlight reel.This is the part no one talks about — the setbacks, the financial stress, the unexpected roadblocks, and the moments where quitting would be easier.From buying a struggling restaurant that turned into three, to losing locations, permits, shutdowns, and even a full restaurant flood — this is what building something really looks like when everything feels like it’s working against you.So how do you keep going?That’s what this episode answers.👉 Start with the full episode: She Got Rejected. He Wrote Two Books. Now What Happens Next?This episode is about resilience in real time — and what it actually takes to not quit.In this episode:• What happens when a “good opportunity” turns complicated fast• The reality of owning and rebuilding a restaurant• Unexpected costs, delays, and setbacks no one warns you about• How to stay grounded when everything feels out of control• Why success becomes the only option after enough adversity• The mindset that keeps you showing up anywayIf this episode hit for you, follow the show on Apple and share it with someone who needs it.Sherif’s Books:The Hustler Legacyhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXXXXXThe Hustler Playbook (Interactive Journal)https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXXXXXListen & Watch High Five Hot Mess:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@highfivehotmesspodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-five-hot-mess-podcast/id1883400763Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highfivehotmesspodIf this episode hit for you, follow the show on Apple Podcasts, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.Listener Homework:Where are you being tested right now… and what would it look like if you didn’t quit?Roll your shoulders back. Unclench your jaw. Drink your water. And go find your High Five.